บททั้งหมดของ An Affair with the Billionaire: บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 50

When she lifted her gaze to meet his, their eyes locked. The sincerity and concern in his eyes made Emerald’s chest tighten. She wanted to cry.“H-huh?” she stammered, taking a deep breath to hold back her emotions. “J-just a little…”The sound of water flowing from the faucet stopped as Alaric turned it off. Emerald’s heart pounded louder and faster. When she looked at him again, she couldn’t hold herself back anymore.Her hand reached up, grasping his loose tie, and she stood on tiptoe to give him a gentle kiss. Alaric quickly responded, his hands sliding up to her underarms, and in one swift motion, he lifted her onto the kitchen island without breaking the kiss.His upper body leaned closer, and he covered her completely, deepening the kiss little by little. Emerald gripped the edge of the marble countertop to steady herself, and Alaric’s large hand caught her wrist. His body temperature was always higher than hers, and when their skin touched, it felt like she was burning. Withou

“Sorry, this is all I could make. I don’t cook much, so I don’t have many ingredients at home. Next time, I’ll make sure to stock up on more so I can cook you a proper meal. Actually, I’m also good at cooking Western dishes or even sashimi,” she said nervously, avoiding direct eye contact with him.She waited for him to respond, but he said nothing. Instead, he started eating silently. He finished the meal in a matter of seconds, even picking up the bowl and drinking half of the soup. Emerald’s mouth hung open in surprise.“Your cooking skills are good. I like it…” he said, wiping the remaining soup from the corner of his lips.Before she could figure out if he was being sincere, he suddenly pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her waist.“Alaric, wait…”“Don’t move,” he ordered gently. His hands traveled down to her hand that had been scalded.Alaric took out a stick of scalding medicine and gently applied it to her blisters.“Ouch…” Emerald whimpered softly as she felt the sti

Alaric took a step forward, sliding one foot between her legs, and gently pushed Emerald’s body down onto the bed. Her long hair cascaded over the bedspread, and one of her straps slipped loosely off her shoulder. Her slightly parted, rosy lips and the way she looked at him with half-lidded eyes sent a wave of heat through him.Alaric couldn’t help but feel a surge of desire. He had told her many times before—Emerald was stunningly beautiful to him, and he could never tire of repeating it because it was the truth.Bending one leg, he rested his elbow next to her cheek and pulled her body close beneath him. The atmosphere between them grew thick with tension, every gesture laden with unspoken intent. Seeing that he remained unmoved, Emerald tentatively hooked her leg around him and rubbed against his thin, casual pants, all the while maintaining a submissive, pleading look.“Mr. Corrigan…” Emerald murmured softly.She had thought his attitude towards her might change after he took a sh

She couldn't move when their bodies touched again. The pounding of her heart was strong, but Alaric’s heartbeat was even stronger. She could hear it and feel it, as she was pressed up against his chest.Alaric placed his hand on her waist, the warmth of his touch radiating through her. It was the first time they didn’t do anything intimate when together. And she didn’t know how she was supposed to feel about it.Sensing his fatigue, Emerald swallowed the words she wanted to say. She shifted slightly, creating some space between them, and lay on the edge of the bed with her back to him. She felt like she was running out of breath.Alaric stared at her back, his dark eyes unreadable. Without any personal stakes in the situation, she wanted to keep her distance from him.But Alaric effortlessly pulled her back into his embrace.Her back was now pressed against his bare chest, and his warmth enveloped her whole body. Emerald felt every part of her tense up, unsure of what to do. She wante

No matter the occasion, Alaric always stands tall, his posture exuding a natural authority. Besides Alaric, Iris was also there, holding onto Gio's arm, along with a new face Emerald hadn’t seen before.When Iris saw her, she practically jumped, pulling Emerald into the elevator. It was too late to refuse as the elevator doors had already closed.“Ember!”Iris pulled Emerald a little too hard, causing her to stumble into the elevator. Just as she was about to fall into Alaric’s arms, Emerald quickly grabbed the handrail to steady herself. Wearing high heels, she stood just half a head shorter than Alaric.Alaric glanced down at her, prompting Emerald to nod politely.“Mr. Corrigan…”Alaric nodded back briefly and immediately looked away. It was as if they were complete strangers, something that made Emerald frown. She could feel irritation building in her chest but quickly pushed it aside.It seemed they were acting like they didn’t know each other at all.“Is she the one?”The man wh